Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbour (120 square miles of sparkling water
teeming with fish and wildlife) leads down to the Gulf of Mexic
o
and offers world class fishing and boating.
It offers the unique opportunity to sightsee by boat; either rent your own or take a cruise.
From nearby Fisherman's Village, Kingfisher Fleet www.kingfisherfleet.com offers boat tours (and fishing charters) of the harbour, and down to the Gulf Islands of Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key, and in the evenings their famous sunset tours.
Or renting your own boat for a day or two will add a new dimension to your holiday. There are plenty of local boat rental places nearby (no experience necessary, full instruction given)
From your dock explo
re the miles of canals and
waterways of Charlotte Harbour and Punta Gorda, or for the more adventurous,
head down for the islands of the Gulf,
(dolphins guaranteed) picnic on deserted beaches, visit restaurants only
accessible by boat
such as Cabbage Key, Boca Grande, Captiva and Sanibel.
Local Boat rental: www.vacationboats.net (special rates for our guests)
Places to visit by boat: (click)
